Engineering Manager

As an Engineering Manager at Pactiv Evergreen, you will oversee the Engineering, Maintenance, and Process Control teams to ensure production efficiency while managing costs. Your responsibilities will include leading the teams to maximize production volume, managing the capital and engineering budgets, coordinating plant activities, supporting employee development, and ensuring environmental compliance. Additionally, you will identify capital deployment opportunities and ensure that all equipment is properly maintained.

To apply for the Engineering Manager role at Pactiv Evergreen, you should hold a BA/BS degree in Engineering. We expect you to have at least six years of experience in the engineering field, including four years in a supervisory capacity. Knowledge of extrusion and/or thermoforming processes is desirable, alongside strong communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills essential for effectively managing your team and resolving technical issues.

Pactiv Evergreen offers a comprehensive benefits package to Engineering Managers, including an annual incentive bonus, a 401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 6%, and immediate vesting. You'll also enjoy medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, parental leave, and wellness programs. For professional growth, we provide tuition reimbursement and support for family care initiatives, reflecting our commitment to our employees' well-being and development.

At Pactiv Evergreen, we value continuous improvement and professional development. As an Engineering Manager, you'll have several opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career. We provide monetary support for continuing education through our tuition reimbursement program, along with resources for mentorship and on-the-job training that focus on leading engineering practices and fostering innovation within the team.

Pactiv Evergreen stands out as an excellent employer for Engineering Managers due to our commitment to innovation, sustainability, and a diverse work culture. With a robust employee-led Give Back program, you’ll have the chance to engage with the community and enact meaningful change. Our inclusive workforce fosters a collaborative spirit, ensuring that your ideas and expertise will not only be valued but also put into action to make a significant impact in the industry.

When answering this question, emphasize your ability to evaluate project urgency and importance, utilize productivity tools like project management software, and delegate tasks based on team strengths. Share an example from your past where your prioritization led to improved efficiency or resolved a challenge.

In your response, highlight specific challenges you faced, the leadership strategies you implemented, and the outcomes achieved. Discuss how you kept your team motivated and aligned with project goals, and what you learned from that experience.

Explain the importance of open channels of communication, using regular meetings and updates to foster collaboration. Provide examples of tools or methods you’ve used to ensure all team members are informed, such as project management software or team-building exercises.

Discuss your experience with budget management, how you monitor expenditures, and strategies to improve cost efficiency. You might also mention collaboration with finance teams and using analytics to inform your budgeting decisions.

Share examples of past process improvements, methodologies you’re familiar with (like Lean or Six Sigma), and the measurable outcomes of these improvements. Highlight how you involve your team in identifying areas for enhancement.

Describe your conflict resolution strategies, focusing on active listening, understanding different perspectives, and facilitating a solution-oriented discussion. Share a specific instance where you successfully resolved a conflict.

List relevant engineering and project management tools you’ve used, explaining how they contribute to the project’s success. Mention specific software and how it has improved your efficiency or enhanced team collaboration.

Discuss your experience with environmental regulations relevant to the industry, emphasizing your proactive approach to compliance and sustainability initiatives. Highlight collaboration with safety teams to ensure all practices meet or exceed requirements.

Reflect on your leadership style and explain how it adapts to the team’s needs. Mention traits such as being supportive, empowering team members, and fostering an inclusive environment to motivate your team effectively.

Discuss the various methods you use to continue your education, including professional development courses, industry conferences, reading relevant materials, and networking with other professionals in the field.